Overview

Mission

Process and Energy at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) enables the energy transition by educating future (mechanical) engineers and by developing novel processes and equipment for the production and consumption of synthetic fuels, chemicals and materials.

We perform outstanding research in the fundamentals (thermodynamics and fluid dynamics) and in technologies (energy technology and storage, process intensification and multiphase systems).

Programme Structure

The Process & Energy department of the faculty of Mechanical Engineering (ME) works along three main themes:

Energy:

Fuel cells, Gas turbines, Heat pumps, Thermal Storage, Electrochemical conversion, Biomass

Flow:

Turbulence, Transport Phenomena, Micro- and Nanofluidics, Granular materials, Multiphase Flows, Interfaces, Cavitation, Biological Flows, Complex Fluids

Processes:

Process Intensification, Phase behavior, Membrane processes, Reactor Engineering, Combustion, Crystallization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

PhD candidates apply for vacancies

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 3 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for a PhD position you must:

Be familiar with the theory and methodology of the research field
Have a Dutch master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent)
Be proficient in English

Tuition Fee

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International

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11000 EUR for the full programme during 48 months.
EU/EEA

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11000 EUR for the full programme during 48 months.

Living costs for Delft

780 - 1160 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.